{"id":336633,"date":"2025-10-04T13:20:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T13:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=336633"},"modified":"2025-12-02T15:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T15:40:07","slug":"a-cqc-regulated-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/about-us\/cqc-regulated-service\/","title":{"rendered":"A CQC regulated service"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"page-banner hero-banner responsive-banner-block_9b166e49fe49cfc781f358b1e37f36e8 image-focal-point-right\"\n\t\t style=\"--hh-banner-overlay: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%);--hh-mobile-banner-overlay: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.3), rgba(0,0,0,0.3));\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-s col-lg-6 justify-content-center py-lg-11xl py-4xl align-items-lg-start align-items-center min-h\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"text-white fw-bold m-0 text-6xlarge text-shadow-hard text-lg-start text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA CQC regulated service\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<img width=\"1920\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visiting-care_2560x744_5.webp\" class=\"hero-lcp-image\" alt=\"A CQC regulated service\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1200px) 968px, (min-width: 992px) 968px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visiting-care_2560x744_5.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visiting-care_2560x744_5-300x87.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visiting-care_2560x744_5-1024x298.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visiting-care_2560x744_5-768x223.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visiting-care_2560x744_5-1536x446.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visiting-care_2560x744_5-2048x595.webp 2048w\" \/>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<!-- Block Container -->\n<div id=\"hh-container-block_16d47576b6eeff60a65c7fc89c292863\" class=\"hh-container my-md-11xl my-2xl py-md-11xl py-2xl d-flex flex-column gap-lg-6xl gap-l align-items-center text-start container-fluid\" style=\"background-color: #f4f6f7;\">\n    \n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54c49434 d-flex justify-content-center align-items-start\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb986859 d-flex flex-column gap-lg-6xl gap-l\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a9a06e54 gb-headline-text text-purple fw-bold text-4xlarge m-0\">A fully regulated home care provider \u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns d-flex gap-m m-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column d-flex flex-column gap-l is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-74776a17 gb-headline-text text-xlarge text-purple-dark p-0 m-0 fw-medium\">Here at Helping Hands, our service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and&nbsp;the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)\u200b<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-917fae95 gb-headline-text text-xlarge m-0 fw-normal p-0\">This means we need to consistently meet high standards and are monitored by our regulators.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column d-flex flex-column gap-l align-items-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d46a7851\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"464\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d46a7851 shadow-sm rounded-4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-1.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"Image (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-1.webp 464w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqc.org.uk\/provider\/1-101671690\"\n           class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-primary btn-lg text-large\"\n           target=\"_blank\"\n            aria-label=\"Visit Care Quality Commission\">\n\n            \n                <span>\n        Visit Care Quality Commission    <\/span>\n    \n            \n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column d-flex flex-column gap-l align-items-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7752f528\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"464\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7752f528 shadow-sm rounded-4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"Image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image.webp 464w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/digital.careinspectorate.wales\/directory\/provider\/SPROV-00000912-DRGG\"\n           class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-primary btn-lg text-large\"\n           target=\"_blank\"\n            aria-label=\"Visit Care Inspectorate Wales\">\n\n            \n                <span>\n        Visit Care Inspectorate Wales    <\/span>\n    \n            \n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4bb96be6 d-flex flex-column gap-lg-4xl gap-l\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-38fd9064 gb-headline-text text-3xlarge fw-medium text-purple-dark m-0\">\u200bWhy is being a regulated care provider important?\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns m-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-grey rounded-3 bg-white shadow-sm\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"independent-inspections-of-our-service-giving-you-peace-of-mind\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                <svg class=\"hh-icon text-xlarge text-coral lh-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"margin-left:-2px;\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#square-check--solid\" xlink:href=\"#square-check--solid\"><\/use><\/svg>\n                                    <span>Independent inspections of our service, giving you peace of mind\u200b<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-grey rounded-3 bg-white shadow-sm\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"fully-vetted-high-quality-carers\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                <svg class=\"hh-icon text-xlarge text-coral lh-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"margin-left:-2px;\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#square-check--solid\" xlink:href=\"#square-check--solid\"><\/use><\/svg>\n                                    <span>Fully vetted, high-quality carers<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-grey rounded-3 bg-white shadow-sm\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"guaranteed-training-and-development-for-our-staff\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                <svg class=\"hh-icon text-xlarge text-coral lh-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"margin-left:-2px;\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#square-check--solid\" xlink:href=\"#square-check--solid\"><\/use><\/svg>\n                                    <span>Guaranteed training and development for our staff<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <!-- Allows nested blocks inside the container -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"container my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n    <div class=\"row flex-row gap-lg-11xl gap-m\">\n        \n        <div class=\"col-lg-7 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n    \n        <!-- Column 1: Text -->\n                    <h2 class=\"text-purple fw-bold text-start text-4xlarge m-0\">What is the Care Quality Commission?<\/h2>\n        \n        \n    \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset text-start\"><p>If you\u2019re new to health and social care, it\u2019s likely that you haven\u2019t come across the CQC before. Therefore it\u2019s important you know who they are and what the benefits of working with a fully-managed and regulated service are.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a step-by-step guide to everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<p>The CQC is the independent regulator of Health and Social Care in England, with the objective of ensuring that people have access to safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led care services. They monitor, inspect and regulate these services to ensure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety. They publish what they find and give each provider performance ratings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Column 2: Media -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-12\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"w-100 h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden rounded-4 hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_11-1024x1024.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_11-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_11-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_11-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_11-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_11-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_11-2048x2048.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"A carer in a purple uniform smiles warmly at a person in bed, creating a comforting and supportive atmosphere in a softly lit room.\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"img-fluid w-100 rounded-4\"\n\t\t\t\tloading=\"eager\"\n\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t                        <div class=\"hh-skeleton rounded-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"container my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n    <div class=\"row flex-row-reverse gap-lg-11xl gap-m\">\n        \n        <div class=\"col-lg-7 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n    \n        <!-- Column 1: Text -->\n                    <h2 class=\"text-purple fw-bold text-start text-4xlarge m-0\">The benefits of a regulated care service<\/h2>\n        \n                    <p class=\"text-purple-dark fw-medium text-2xlarge m-0 text-start\">At Helping Hands, we believe regulated home support is the best option for dementia care.<\/p>\n        \n    \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset text-start\"><p>Regulated home care from Helping Hands offers the extra support, reassurance, and companionship that may be needed for you to continue living independently at home. The assurances provided by regulated home care services enable you to live safely and comfortably in the place you know best \u2013 your home. From daily or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/visiting-care\/\">weekly care visits<\/a>,\u00a0right through to the dedicated support of a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/live-in-care\/\">live-in carer<\/a>, there are plenty of homecare services available, even on a short-term, hour-by-hour basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Column 2: Media -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-12\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"w-100 h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden rounded-4 hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Community_2560x2560_4-1024x1024.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Community_2560x2560_4-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Community_2560x2560_4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Community_2560x2560_4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Community_2560x2560_4-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Community_2560x2560_4-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Community_2560x2560_4-2048x2048.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Two men sit outdoors, smiling and laughing together. One wears a dark jumper, the other a light purple shirt. Trees and greenery are visible in the blurred background, suggesting a park or garden setting.\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"img-fluid w-100 rounded-4\"\n\t\t\t\tloading=\"eager\"\n\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t                        <div class=\"hh-skeleton rounded-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<!-- Block Container -->\n<div id=\"hh-container-block_4806ddd567bb73f2d11c5174ea09da06\" class=\"hh-container text-start custom-container-1320\" style=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b64d439e my-md-11xl my-2xl d-flex justify-content-center flex-column items-align-center gap-lg-6xl gap-l\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns px-md-4 px-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"independent-inspections\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Independent inspections<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>Independent inspections (audits) conducted by a regulatory body to give you peace of mind that we do what we say we will do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"regulatory-standards\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Regulatory standards<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>We have to comply with regulatory standards to maintain our registration, meaning our customers are reassured that they are receiving a high standard of care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"a-safe-service\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>A safe service<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>We will not take on care that is unsafe or that would put our customers or carers at risk, ensuring a safe service is provided at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns px-md-4 px-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"vetting-and-checks\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Vetting and checks<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>Our carers are vetted and checked through a robust recruitment process which complies with the regulations (interviewed, application form, a minimum of two references, fully-enhanced DBS check).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"regular-reports\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Regular reports<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>We provide reports to the regulator to ensure they have confidence in the way we manage the service. This assures our customers that we will be open and honest with them and share information as and when required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"feedback-opportunities\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Feedback opportunities<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>Our customers can provide feedback to the CQC on the service we provide. This allows them to have a voice, ensuring that good care is praised and any poor care is highlighted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns px-md-4 px-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"supervision-and-development\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Supervision and development<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>The ongoing supervision and development provided for all of our staff in the form of supervisions, appraisals, direct observations and training. All staff undergo regular supervisions and are able to further their development by attending training on specialist areas such as\u00a0<a href=\"\/dementia-care\/\">dementia care<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/nursing-care\/\">nursing care<\/a>\u00a0and other management courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row items-center justify-start gap-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"inter-organisation-collaboration\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Inter-organisation collaboration<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>The CQC works with other bodies (e.g. the Health &amp; Safety Executive, Health Watch and the local government ombudsman) to ascertain how a service is performing. This reassures our customers that our service is of a high standard, as there are numerous times where information is obtained before an inspection is conducted and an outcome is provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"training\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Training<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>Training for all carers and staff is in line with the Care Certificate, meaning our employees are trained to a nationally-recognised standard before they work unsupervised with our customers, providing a safe and responsive service. We provide all of our carers with training for dementia care, moving and handling, first aid, and so much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <!-- Allows nested blocks inside the container -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61ada5ce my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n\n<!-- Block Container -->\n<div id=\"hh-container-block_53d1b5cd611e1fe558e232751b9fe0b4\" class=\"hh-container d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center text-start container-fluid\" style=\"background-color: #f4f6f7;\">\n    \n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-81cd1128 py-lg-11xl py-2xl d-flex flex-column align-items-center gap-lg-6xl gap-l\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0f68782f d-flex flex-column justify-content-center align-items-center gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dd6b4a5e gb-headline-text\">Key questions asked by the CQC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f64e42c1 gb-headline-text\">There are five key questions asked by the CQC of care providers during the regulation process. They are often referred to as Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs):<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns m-0 d-flex gap-m justify-content-center align-items-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column m-0 d-flex justify-content-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-grey rounded-3 bg-white shadow-sm\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"are-they-safe\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Are they safe?<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <p>You (the customer) are protected from abuse and avoidable harm.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column m-0 d-flex justify-content-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-grey rounded-3 bg-white shadow-sm\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"are-they-caring\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Are they caring?<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <p>Staff involve and treat you with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column m-0 d-flex justify-content-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-grey rounded-3 bg-white shadow-sm\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"are-they-responsive-to-peoples-needs\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Are they responsive to people\u2019s needs?<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>Services are organised so that they meet your need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns m-0 d-flex gap-m justify-content-center align-items-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column m-0 d-flex justify-content-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-grey rounded-3 bg-white shadow-sm\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"are-they-well-led\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Are they well led?<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <p>High-quality care that is based around your individual needs, encourages learning and innovation, and promotes an open and fair culture.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column m-0 d-flex justify-content-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-grey rounded-3 bg-white shadow-sm\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"are-they-effective\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Are they effective?<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>Your care, treatment and support achieves good outcomes, helps you to maintain quality of life and is based on the best available evidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column m-0 d-flex justify-content-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-grey rounded-3 bg-white shadow-sm\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"we-scored-good\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>We scored &#039;Good&#039;<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>Helping Hands scored \u2018Good\u2019 in response to all five questions, reflecting our commitment to providing safe and reliable home care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <!-- Allows nested blocks inside the container -->\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"container my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n    <div class=\"row flex-row-reverse gap-lg-11xl gap-m\">\n        \n        <div class=\"col-lg-7 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n    \n        <!-- Column 1: Text -->\n                    <h2 class=\"text-purple fw-bold text-start text-4xlarge m-0\">How is Helping Hands rated by the CQC?<\/h2>\n        \n        \n    \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset text-start\"><p>Typically, our main service is inspected every two years. Following the CQC\u2019s\u00a0inspections of our\u00a0<a href=\"\/live-in-care\/\">live-in care<\/a>\u00a0services in June 2018 the final report was published in\u00a0August 2018. We are pleased to have achieved an\u00a0overall rating of GOOD.<\/p>\n<p>Our branches are inspected on an individual basis and all achieve separate ratings from the CQC. Visit our\u00a0<a href=\"\/our-locations\/\">branch pages<\/a>\u00a0to see each of their individual ratings. The ratings we\u2019ve received from the CQC are down to the ongoing hard work and commitment of not just the registered managers of our service, but everyone working across support teams, local managers and, of course, our wonderful, committed carer team. Our commitment to quality never stops at Helping Hands; we have a separate team dedicated to just that, always working to drive continuous compliance and improvement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Column 2: Media -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-12\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"w-100 h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden rounded-4 hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_10-1024x1024.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_10-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_10-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_10-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_10-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_10-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x2560_10-2048x2048.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"A smiling carer in a purple uniform is making a bed, while an older man in a dressing gown sits on a chair in the background, watching and smiling.\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"img-fluid w-100 rounded-4\"\n\t\t\t\tloading=\"eager\"\n\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t                        <div class=\"hh-skeleton rounded-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-md-11xl my-2xl py-md-xl py-xl bg-purple-95 d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center w-100\">\n    <div class=\"container row\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-wrap justify-content-center align-items-center gap-md-l gap-s w-100\">\n                            <div class=\"fw-bold text-2xlarge m-none text-purple-dark text-center\">\n                    Call our team today to find out more about our care services and regulation                <\/div>\n                        <span class=\"hh-inhours-only\" data-hh-ooh-variant=\"in\" aria-hidden=\"true\">        <a href=\"tel:00000000000\"\n           class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-primary btn-lg text-large\"\n           target=\"_self\"\n            aria-label=\"Call us on 0000 000 0000\">\n\n            \n                <span class=\"InfinityNumber\">\n        0000 000 0000    <\/span>\n    \n            \n        <\/a>\n        <\/span><span class=\"hh-ooh-only\" data-hh-ooh-variant=\"ooh\" aria-hidden=\"true\">        <a href=\"\/about-us\/contact-us\/request-a-callback\/\"\n           class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-primary btn-lg text-large\"\n           target=\"_self\"\n            aria-label=\"Request a callback\" aria-label=\"Request a callback\">\n\n            \n                <span>\n        Request a callback    <\/span>\n    \n            \n        <\/a>\n        <\/span>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"container my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n    <div class=\"row flex-row gap-lg-11xl gap-m\">\n        \n        <div class=\"col-lg-7 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n    \n        <!-- Column 1: Text -->\n                    <h2 class=\"text-purple fw-bold text-start text-4xlarge m-0\">Compliance \u2013 our ongoing commitment<\/h2>\n        \n                    <p class=\"text-purple-dark fw-medium text-2xlarge m-0 text-start\">At Helping Hands, we&#039;re committed to providing a consistent, high-quality service.<\/p>\n        \n    \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset text-start\"><div class=\"text selected md:basis-full md:col-span-1 \">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-8\">\n<p>Our central quality function allows for a consistent approach to processes and monitoring, meaning our customers can have support from any of our locations and receive the same high standard of care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Column 2: Media -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-12\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"w-100 h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden rounded-4 hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        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woman in a bright kitchen, both smiling and looking at each other warmly.\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"img-fluid w-100 rounded-4\"\n\t\t\t\tloading=\"eager\"\n\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t                        <div class=\"hh-skeleton rounded-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<!-- Block Container -->\n<div id=\"hh-container-block_4806ddd567bb73f2d11c5174ea09da06\" class=\"hh-container text-start custom-container-1320\" style=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7044872 mt-md-11xl mt-2xl d-flex justify-content-center flex-column items-align-center gap-lg-6xl gap-l\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a8b1275f d-flex flex-column justify-content-center align-items-center gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b8c1f7b gb-headline-text text-purple fw-bold text-4xlarge m-0\">We achieve consistency through:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns px-md-4 px-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"independent-auditing\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Independent auditing<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 basis-0 grow \">\n<p>Independent internal auditing\/compliance checks to ensure that regulatory compliance is being met and values are being reflected. The quality team frequently reviews current practices to ensure that the customer is receiving the best possible service available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"central-surveys\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Central surveys<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <p>Centrally-held surveys allow an independent review of feedback that can be fed back to a care provider and all parties concerned, ensuring that action is taken and followed through by different departments<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns px-md-4 px-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"escalation-of-concerns\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Escalation of concerns<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset-24\">\n                <p>An escalation service; if the customer wants to escalate their concerns about the service or individuals then they will be able to do so, confident that it will be addressed and overseen independently.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-between gap-s w-100 h-100 p-lg-m p-s border border-light-grey rounded-3 bg-grey-20\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s\">\n        \n            \n            <h5 id=\"data-analysis\" class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-xs m-0 fw-medium text-xlarge text-purple-dark\">\n                \n                                    <span>Data analysis<\/span>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n                    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